West Edmonton Mall

One hundred years ago, Canada was involved in World War I (The Great War) which saw the largest Canadian war casualties in history. The number of Canadians who died in that war surpass all other wars Canada has been involved in, combined. Although there are no more surviving veterans from World War I, there are still veterans from World War II and after, and an opportunity for all Canadians to thank them, and attend Remembrance…

As the summer winds down, there’s no stopping for Festival city. Here’s several events happening around Edmonton this weekend August 21-23. WemFest (Aug 21) Boyband Rebel Coast returns to WemFest for West Edmonton Mall’s annual back to school festival. Joinging them will be Alyssa Reid and Eleven Past One. Autograph sessions follow. There are also plenty of things for youth to do as in the past there have been free Marble Slab Creamery ice cream, personalized…

These are the Urban Waterfalls of Edmonton, including the city’s best kept secret. From an historic Great Divide Waterfall higher than Niagara Falls, to one out of thin air, to hanging cascades downtown, to the final hidden wonder, these waterfalls of River City will blow your mind. We’ll start with the Great Divide Waterfall. Originally planned for the 78 commonwealth games, the half a million dollar landmark was opened September 1, 1980 in time for…

Old Spaghetti Factory is still the best bang for your buck when it comes to filling up an entire family with a three-course meal. Every main is served with an soup or salad, tea or coffee, and ice cream. Here’s the West Edmonton Mall location on Bourbon Street before they moved further into BRBN.

Oranj is a fusion sushi bar at BRBN in West Edmonton Mall. For those with special dietary needs or have a palate for something different, they offer soy paper and brown rice as substitutes to seaweed and white rice. Interesting combinations distinguishes it from other sushi restaurants. Not for hardcore sushi lovers who expect traditional sushi.